Uplifted Body, Uplifted Mind

There is a very clear correspondence between our state of mind and how our body manifests. When our mind has anxiety or fear, our body feels tight and agitated. When we are discouraged or depressed, our body feels heavy and sluggish. When we are confident and at ease, our body feels energetic and responsive. Our mental state affects our posture, how our body looks as we stand or walk. As we watch golfers walking up the eighteenth fairway, it’s not hard to tell which ones are playing well and which ones are playing poorly. The golfers who are playing poorly seem to be dragging along, shoulders hunched, head down, looking at the ground, maybe even muttering to themselves. The golfers who are playing well have a bounce in their step.

©2002 Dr. Joseph Parent (P)2016 Audible, Inc.